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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 213.59 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 213.59 and 115.39 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 213.59 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/213.59 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 213.59 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 24,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646.06/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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